A crew of nine teenage boys, ranging in age from 14 to16, and 3 adult leaders went on a life changing experience through the New Mexico wilderness. The boys spent two days in Colorado touring and having fun, while staying at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs before they were bussed to beautiful Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico.

Philmont covers 214 square miles of wilderness for scouts from all over the world to hike and climb. Philmont’s 34 staffed camps and 55 trail camps provide an unforgettable adventure in the backcountry along hundreds of miles of rugged, rocky trails. The boys climbed an elevation ranging from 6,500 feet to as high as 12,441 feet. During this trek, the crew from Troop 8 in Chatham, New Jersey hiked more than 89 miles in 10 days and climbed Comanche Peak, Mt. Phillips and Baldy Mountain.

The crew faced many challenges while hiking camp to camp carrying everything on their backs that they would need to survive the trek. The crew participated in backcountry programs including fly fishing, spar pole climbing, homesteading, shooting rifles and railroad construction. Along the way, they picked up food and some fresh fruit at designated commissaries. The trek included a conservation project where the crew learned about tools and safety, and they got to help restore old and eroded trails. The crew faced tough challenges, including hiking in bear and mountain lion territory, steep climbs, and often-inclement weather.

The crew made what amounts to a Scouting pilgrimage with their trip to Philmont. Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America’s premier high adventure camp and the largest youth camp in the world serving over 1 million participants since 1938.

Boy Scout Troop 8 meets at the Ogden Memorial Presbyterian Church, located on Main Street in Chatham, on Monday nights at 7 p.m.

HAMILTON, NY - Six Chatham students received dean's list recognition from Colgate University for the Spring 2017 semester.

Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.3 or higher while completing at least three courses for a conventional letter grade earn the spring Dean's Award for Academic Excellence. The Chatham residents to earn the honor are: Matthew ...

Chatham Township PBA No. 170 is hosting it's second Car and Motorcycle show on August 26, 2017 at the Chatham High School parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free to all spectators. There will be food trucks on site.

If interested in entering your car or motorcycle, there is a $20 fee which can be paid upon arrival. There will be trophies for several categories. All ...

East Coast native Jeanine Jue, Head of Developer Evangelism at Samsung ARTIK Cloud (developer.artik.cloud), did not think twice when high school senior and Girls Who Code club organizer Amira Mouline of Chatham invited her to hangout remotely with the JerseySTEM middle schoolers who attend the Summer Session in Summit.

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the birth of Pakistan, Alhamra Art Center is hosting an art exhibit featuring the works of contemporary Pakistani artists, selected handicrafts and antiques reflecting the sociopolitical and cultural evolution of the country.

The show brings visitors a glimpse of all things Pakistani. Contemporary works of art by Zulfiqar Zulfi, ...

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY - Matthew Harris of Chatham, NJ, was named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Spring 2017 Semester. He is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in Environmental Science - Policy Emphasis.

Kappa Delta Pi is an honor society for educators and future educators. The purpose of the society is to promote excellence in and recognize outstanding contributions to education. Kappa Delta Pi members exhibit the ideals of scholarship, high personal standards and ...

The Minisink Swim and Tennis Club, at 1 Princeton St. in Chatham, selected its best swim team performers to represent the club in the 62nd annual Town and Country League All-Team Meet, held Saturday, July 29, at the Club’s compound.

The Town and Country League is comprised of six teams: the Berkeley Aquatic Club of Berkeley Heights, the Chatham Fish and Game Association, the Clearwater ...